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Pregnant and Expectant Families
- Pregnant and Expectant Families Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care, education, and basic needs.
  - Basic Needs
    - Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
    - Car Seats
    - Diapers
    - Health Insurance for Pregnant Women
    - Child Care
  - Health Care and Mental Health
  - Education and Support
Healthy Development and Screening
- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
Developmental and Behavior Concerns
- Developmental and Behavior Concerns Evaluation and services when a provider or caregiver has developmental, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
  - MEDICAL EVALUATION
    - Health Care Providers/Clinics
  - EARLY INTERVENTION / EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION
  - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS
Disability Services and Resources
- Disability Services and Resources Community supports and services for children with disabilities and their families.
Early Learning and Child Care
- Early Learning and Child Care Education and child care resources for children and families.
  - Find Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Paying for Child Care, Preschool and Other Early Learning Programs
  - Public Libraries
  - Homeless School Liaisons
Family Well-Being and Mental Health
- Family Well-Being and Mental Health Services that support family health, mental health, and safety
  - Parenting Classes and Education Programs
  - Connect with Other Parents
    - Parenting Groups
    - Early Childhood Family Education
  - Parenting Support Programs: For Specific Populations
  - Varied Supports through Community Organizations
  - Child Care and Early Education Programs
  - Parenting Support Programs: Not sure where to start?
  - Crisis Services
  - Domestic Violence
  - Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder
American Indian Families
- American Indian Families Resources and supports for American Indian children and families living on and off Tribal Nation lands.
Caregiving and Community Support
- Caregiving and Community Support Resources for homeless, immigrants, refugees, teen parents, and other family situations
  - Adoption
  - Fathers
  - Foster Parents
  - Grandparents/Kinship caregivers
  - Homeless Children and Families
    - Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs
    - Homeless School Liaisons
  - Immigrants and Refugees
    - Immigrant and Refugee Helpline
    - Refugee Cash Assistance Program
    - Refugee Health Assessment
    - Community Health Clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers
    - Rural Health Centers
    - Immigrant Law Resources
  - Teen Parent Assistance
  - Trafficked or Sexually Exploited Youth
Dental and Health Care
- Dental and Health Care Resources to find and access affordable dental and health care services
  - Dental Care
    - Dental Clinics and Services
  - Health Care
Basic Needs
- Basic Needs Public programs and resources that help with food, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities.
  - Financial Assistance
  - Energy Assistance and Weatherization
    - Energy Assistance Programs
    - Weatherization Assistance Programs
  - Food
  - Health Insurance
  - Housing
  - Job Training and Career Development
    - Job Training
    - Career Development and Counseling
  - Transportation
Legal Services
- Legal Services Resources for low-cost or free legal services and information

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Minnesota Prairie County Alliance

Minnesota Prairie County AllianceLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Minnesota Prairie County Alliance - Waseca County Address1000 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN, 56093 Phone number(507) 837-6650 Emailmnprairie@MNPrairie.gov Website addresshttps://www.mnprairie.gov/223/Income-and-food-assistance

Area Served: Waseca County

Olmsted County Community Services

Olmsted County Community ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address2117 Campus Dr SE, Ste 100, Rochester, MN, 55904 Phone number(507) 328-6400 Emailcsmailbox@co.olmsted.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/financial-assistance

Area Served: Olmsted County

Salvation Army - Rochester

Salvation Army - RochesterLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Rochester Worship and Service Center Address20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 288-3663 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/rochester/programs-and-services

Area Served: Olmsted County HeatShare assistance provided for Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.

Salvation Army - Rochester

Salvation Army - RochesterLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Rochester Worship and Service Center Address20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 Phone number(507) 288-3663 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Olmsted County HeatShare assistance provided for Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties.

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and FaribaultLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/resources

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

Salvation Army - Albert LeaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/utility-assistance

Area Served: Freeborn County

Freeborn County Human Services

Freeborn County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address203 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 Phone number(507) 377-5400 Website addresshttps://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/135/Human-Services

Area Served: Freeborn County

Mower County Health and Human Services

Mower County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address201 1st St NE, Ste 18, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(507) 437-9700 Website addresshttps://www.co.mower.mn.us/173/Health-Human-Services

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Austin

Salvation Army - AustinLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address409 1st Ave NE, Austin, MN, 55912 Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/austin/utility-assistance

Area Served: Mower County

Family Promise Rochester

Family Promise RochesterLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address913 1st St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 Phone number(507) 281-3122 Website addresshttps://www.fprochestermn.org/prevention

Area Served: Olmsted County

New Hope Community Church

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Help Paying for Basic Needs New Hope Community Church - Isanti Address114 Dahlin Ave SE, Isanti, MN, 55040 Phone number(763) 552-7979 Emailoffice@nhccmn.org Website addresshttps://www.newhopemn.org

Area Served: Isanti County

New Hope Community Church

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Help Paying for Basic Needs New Hope Community Church - Cambridge Address33030 Vickers St NE, Cambridge, MN, 55008 Phone number(763) 552-7979 Emailoffice@nhccmn.org Website addresshttps://www.newhopemn.org

Area Served: Isanti County

Ramsey County Health and Human Services

Ramsey County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address160 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(651) 266-4444 Website addresshttps://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/assistance/financial-assistance

Area Served: Ramsey County

Carver County Health and Human Services

Carver County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Carver County Social Services Address602 E 4th St, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 361-1600 Website addresshttps://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/income-support/financial-assistance/cash-programs

Area Served: Carver County

Angel Foundation

Angel FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs - Adults with Cancer Address1155 Centre Pointe Dr, Ste 7, Mendota Heights, MN, 55120 Phone number(612) 627-9000 Emailgrants@mnangel.org Website addresshttps://mnangel.org/emergency-financial-assistance

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington, and Wright counties

His House Foundation

His House FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Phone number(612) 325-4693 Emailhishousenonprofit@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.hhfabundance.com/about-2-1

Area Served: Carver County, Scott County, Southwestern Hennepin and surrounding area

Dakota County Community Services Division

Dakota County Community Services DivisionLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Dakota County Northern Service Center Address1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN, 55118 Phone number(651) 554-5611 Website addresshttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Emergency/Pages/default.aspx

Area Served: Dakota County

Scott County Health and Human Services

Scott County Health and Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Scott County Health and Human Services - Shakopee (4th) Address200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, 55379 Phone number(952) 496-8686 Website addresshttps://www.scottcountymn.gov/296/Income-Maintenance-Financial-Assistance

Area Served: Scott County

Anoka County Human Services

Anoka County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Blaine Human Service Center Address1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 400, Blaine, MN, 55434 Phone number(763) 422-7200 Website addresshttps://www.anokacountymn.gov/193/Economic-Assistance

Area Served: Anoka County

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Income Assistance Address525 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN, 56353 Phone number(320) 983-8208 Emailamber.pogatshnik@millelacs.mn.gov Website addresshttps://www.millelacs.mn.gov/1177/Community-Veterans-Services

Area Served: Mille Lacs County

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Health Insurance
Housing
- Housing Benefits 101
- Affordable Housing Options
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Help to Find Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Rental Housing Assistance
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation

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Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

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